Four fields hold 40,000 hidden eggs for Saturday's hunt

The Wellington Easter Egg Hunt has become a village tradition over the years and that tradition will continue on Saturday. Once again the Easter Bunny and his assistants have hidden eggs throughout Village Park's softball fields at 11700 Pierson Road.

"There are 40,000 eggs hidden between the four fields, each filled with toys and candy," community programs manager Michelle Garvey said.

The event has grown each year with about 2,500 participants turning out last year, she said, adding that it is a quick local event that gives everyone a chance to hunt for eggs as a family.

The Egg Hunt will be divided into four age groups so that each group can safely hunt for eggs: age 2 and younger; ages 3 to 4; ages 5 to 7; and ages 8 to 10. The older two groups tend to have a larger turnout, Garvey said.

"It's really cute to see the younger ones explore the field looking for eggs with their families," she said. "They usually sit in the fields opening eggs with their families."

At each egg hunt, two eggs will have a pink bunny ticket inside, indicating a special prize. This year it is Easter baskets filled with toys and candy. Another added surprise is a visit from Peter Cotton Tail – the Easter Bunny.

Families are encouraged to arrive early as traffic congestion may occur and parking may be difficult to find.

"I recommend people try to get to the park by 9:30 a.m.," Garvey said. The hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. with each field staggering start from then.

This year the Goddard School, 2665 State Road 7, helped to fund the hunt. They will have a tent where they will have information and some giveaways. Pepsi was also a sponsor this year. The rest of the event's cost came from Wellington's general budget.